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Bruschetta con Pomodori

December 4th, 2008

Anyone for a Bruschetta? Try this tasty Italian treat before a meal or even as a light lunch!

Ingredients:

¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
½ cup Balsamic Vinegar, or Balsamic Vinaigrette
6-8 ripe but firm Roma tomatoes, halved, seeded and finely diced
2 cloves finely minced garlic
8 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
¼ teaspoon sea salt
Ground black Pepper to taste
8-12 (½” thick) slices Italian hard crusted or Baguette Bread
Optional: 1 finely diced medium onion

Directions:

• In a bowl, combine the olive oil, vinaigrette, tomatoes, minced garlic, basil, sea salt, and pepper (also onion if you opt to add it). Set aside for at least 60 minutes to marinate.
• Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan to medium heat.
• Grill the bread until it is browned on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. While still warm, rub each side with the cut garlic. Divide the tomato mixture on top of each bread slice. Arrange on a platter and serve.

*Hint: You can also “cheat” and toast the bread slices in the toaster*

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